Best vegan burgers: buy and make at home

Burgers are meant to be easy and affordable. Want to make a quality vegan burger at home? You don’t even need to follow a recipe.

We’ve suggested some plant-based burgers for anyone who wants to:

• Get meat-like textures and tastes, not a typical bean ‘veggie burger’
• Try a greener alternative in place of a classic beef burger
• Shop and spend as much you would normally, in UK supermarkets or online

You no longer need to live near a health shop or vegan junk food spot to get the best products. Here’s our pick of the best meat-free burgers for your oven, hob or BBQ.

Best vegan burgers to buy in the supermarket

We have tried and tested these top five plant-based burgers. Plus, we can confirm they’re easy to find in-store. Which do you reckon is the best supermarket vegan burger?

Great-tasting vegan burgers no longer need to be homemade, or bought from specialist health food shops. Thank you high street supermarkets and recipe developers for getting quality plant-based beef burgers on the shelves.

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Are vegan burgers healthy?

Vegan burgers are not necessarily healthy. But they may be healthier than the beef burgers you buy normally.

Remember, a plant-based diet does not need to be all about quinoa and fresh veg. Any processed food has a certain unhealthiness about it, even when it’s just made of plants.

What are vegan burgers made of?

Vegan burgers are made from proteins, minerals, non-animal fats and extra fibre. The most common proteins are either soy, wheat or mushroom-based burgers.

In many cases, the nutritional content of a vegan burger is not far off a meat one. However, not buying cheap beef burgers means you can avoid factory farmed meat. This is better for you and the environment.

For a purely healthy burger, you might want to make it yourself with rice, grains, mushrooms or beans.

Are vegan burgers more expensive than meat burgers?

Vegan burgers are not neccessariy more expensive han meat ones. Often plant-based burgers are the same price, or even cheaper than meat versions. It depends on the quality of beef burger that you are used to.

For flexitarians or anyone curious about plant-based products, a quick glance at popular beef equivalents shows little difference in price.

For example:

• Two of Iceland’s Half-Pound 100% British Beef Luxury Aberdeen Angus Burgers will set you back £3.25.
• Two of Iceland's No Bull patties are £1, or two for £2 for quarter pounders.

At this price you could even double up on the patties. For a change from meat, even if it's just once, try any of these easy vegan burgers to buy in UK supermarkets.

Vegan burger kits delivered

Make-at-home burger kits emerged as a new trend over the lockdowns of 2020. These are more of a treat compared the supermarket options. Perfect if you can’t get out to the shops, or don’t have any vegan junk food takeaways in your area.

For nationwide delivery and outstanding food, we recommend the following DIY home vegan burger kits.

The Vurger Co. vegan burger kit

The Vurger Co. vegan burger kit costs £18.95 for two people.

In the kit you’ll find buns, patties, cheese, lettuce, gherkins, tomato, burger sauce and a portion of fries. After ordering, read more on their website about how to make the vegan burger at home.

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Patty & Bun vegan burger kit

The Patty & Bun vegan burger kit costs £25 for four people.

You get buns, patties, bacon (THIS), smokey mayo, caramelised onions, pickled onions and cheese. There is also an option to add four beers in for £8 extra. There’s even a combined vegan and meat kit for any flexitarian burger fans. Instructions come in the box.

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So there you have it. You longer need to have any beef on your burger, or have any beef with the supermarkets... Get out to the shops and make your own vegan burger at home!